World Museums

The city of Minneapolis features a number of museums and galleries for international, national and local artwork. Music and theater are also major industries.

Dec 1, 2009 - Jason Chavis

The museum boasts an impressive collection of Impressionist, Modern, and Post-Impressionist works, and is a must for art lovers when visiting the Windy City.

Nov 24, 2009 - Rachel West

Opened in 2009 to widespread anticipation, the new Acropolis Museum in Athens is a monumental undertaking in tribute to one of western civilisation's finest landmarks.

Nov 16, 2009 - Shona Black

A must-see destination on the cultural map of Barcelona is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) designed by architect Richard Meier.

Nov 12, 2009 - Shona Black

During the summers of 1909 to 1914, the famous Russian painter lived with Gabriele Muenter in her home south of Munich and founded the Blue Rider artist group.

Nov 11, 2009 - Kate Rodriguez

Barcelona features many buildings by local legend, architect Antoni Gaudi, but none illustrates his inimitable take on modern urban living better than Casa Mila.

Nov 10, 2009 - Shona Black

The Reina Sofía Museum focuses mainly on Spanish art with extensive collections from popular artists such as Spanish artists Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.

Oct 1, 2009 - Yahan Wu

Step into the world of shoes at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for a unique perspective on footwear past and present from around the world.

Sep 25, 2009 - Rachel West

Famously "unfinished", Antoni Gaudi's Temple Expiatori Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is a modern masterpiece in the making.

Sep 21, 2009 - Shona Black

In addition to being a premier concert venue, Caramoor in Katonah, N.Y. has a beautiful mansion on its property. And docent Grethe Griffin is among its biggest fans.

Sep 21, 2009 - Nadia Lerner

A museum that highlights the Italian immigrants and their experiences in America is housed in an historic building in New York City's Little Italy.

Sep 14, 2009 - Janice Therese Mancuso

New York's Roerich Museum displays the Russian artist's luminous paintings as well as his costume and scenic designs, writings, and personal collection of Buddhist art.

Sep 9, 2009 - Melissa Cooper

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, designed by the famed architect Zaha Hadid, will break ground at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Aug 22, 2009 - D. Yvette Wohn

Very different museums add to, and explains a great deal, about this city of great character, which has the added advantage of being off the tourist trail.

Jul 2, 2009 - Michael Mackey

At long last, there is a respectable home for artwork created by society's worst wannabe artists, and the founders want to share this visual pain with the entire world.

Jun 27, 2009 - Kate Woods

Blakesley Hall is a fascinating Grade II listed heritage building in the suburb of Yardley in Birmingham, UK. Visitors can see how wealthy farmers lived in Tudor times.

Jun 17, 2009 - James Parsons

The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery boasts the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the world. It also has stunning works by British and world masters.

Jun 15, 2009 - James Parsons

An easy to reach museum showcases two remarkable collections, one of pots the other of mummies, revealing some dark secrets from both pre-Columbian civilisations and our

Jun 9, 2009 - Michael Mackey

Visit the Glass Pavilion to witness not only the glass works inside, but stay to marvel at the artistry and construction of the Glass Pavilion itself.

Jun 3, 2009 - Sabrina Hanna

Tucked away inside New York City's James A. Farley Post Office is a little museum devoted to postal history.

Jun 2, 2009 - David Chiu

The People's Palace Glasgow is a fascinating museum illustrating the lives of both rich and working class poor in Glasgow from 1750 to the present. See a real Steamie!

May 18, 2009 - James Parsons

Tourists waiting for a ferry to the Greek Islands should sieze an hour to visit the Piraeus Archeaological Museum, where locally-found items will amaze and delight.

May 7, 2009 - James Parsons

A truly unusual museum is the Costume Museum of Canada in Winnipeg Manitoba. Bras, lingerie and underwear as well as dresses and wedding gowns belong to their collection.

Apr 29, 2009 - Monika Fuchs

Hampton Court palace is a delightful day excursion from London.The enormous gardens complement the sumptuous rooms. A 'live' Henry VIII greets his guests and courtiers.

Apr 23, 2009 - James Parsons

Peru's Gold Museum with its two very different galleries - one given over to weapons and military artifacts the other showcasing Peru's history in gold - is excellent.

Apr 18, 2009 - Michael Mackey